Cleveland L. Horton

Cleveland L. Horton, II

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Moderator, It Takes All of Us: An Overview of the Maryland OAG’s Community-Based Approach to Combat Hate

Cleveland L. Horton, II serves as Deputy Director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, serving the citizens of the State of Maryland as one of the leaders for the State’s leading Civil Rights Agency. In this capacity, Mr. Horton is responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships and overseeing MCCR’s investigative efforts throughout the state.

Throughout his years of experience as a leader in civil rights and fair housing, Cleveland has gained a keen understanding of the importance and impact that civil rights and equity for all individuals has on the community at large. Most notable his recent work with the Baltimore Regional Partnership on the Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.

Cleveland Horton is a graduate of The Community College of Baltimore County with an Associates of Arts Degree in Business Administration Specializing in Human Resources Management. Mr. Horton went on to continue his education at The University of Baltimore obtaining both a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree focusing on Human Resources Management.

Mr. Horton is the owner of The Homes by Horton Group, a real estate consulting firm that assists potential buyers and sellers achieve their financial goals and dreams of homeownership. He is also the owner and CEO of Venture Property Management which helps individuals and organizations develop and maintain residential real estate portfolios.